Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will 'shut up' his critics if he continues to play like this - after being handed a chance to flourish by Jurgen Klopp.

The reaction to Liverpool's move for the midfielder was mixed in the summer, with Arsenal believed to have received the better end of the £35million deal that sent him to Anfield.

But after a slow start to life on Merseyside - his first appearance came as substitute in the 5-0 defeat to Manchester City in September - his career has ignited in recent weeks, culminating in a magnificent goalscoring performance against City on Sunday.

After the £142million sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, there is pressure on Oxlade-Chamberlain to help fill the gap left by the Brazilian.

But former Arsenal striker Ian Wright believes the player is grasping his opportunity with both hands after Klopp told the 24-year-old this was his chance to shine.